Focus Industry – Cross-border Innovation

Sweden’s basic industries are a cornerstone of the national economy, but they need to accelerate their sustainability efforts and digitalisation to maintain and strengthen their competitiveness. This is why the Focus Industry – Cross-Border Innovation project was launched. The project supports small and medium-sized enterprises in North Middle Sweden in strengthening their innovation capacity and addressing future challenges. Through increased collaboration, sustainable innovation and systematic approaches, the project aims to contribute to the green and digital transitions.

The goal of the initiative is to facilitate collaboration and create better conditions for climate-smart solutions. Companies will receive greater support in developing their sustainability efforts, adopting circular business models and pursuing international growth.

Between 2025 and 2027, Focus Industry Cross-Border Innovation is working to:

• Introduce common tools and methods to improve collaboration among the actors. These common methods will benefit businesses in North Middle Sweden.
• Analyse companies' strengths in diversity, digitalisation, and circular economy.
• The tool can be used to identify patterns and lay the groundwork for cooperation between companies.
• Conduct feasibility studies that lay the foundations for sustainable innovation projects.
• Strengthen businesses' capacity for innovation and international cooperation.

These efforts create a platform where businesses and innovation actors can drive joint developments that contribute to both regional and global sustainability.